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deanb1982 Active member

Member since 15 May 2016

deanb1982Active member15 May 2016 20:04:15

Next month I will move to Jeddah for work, I will come first on a visit visa until my permanent Visa is approved.

How long does the permanent Visa take to be approved? What could be the possible issues?

Ali_N Serial expat

Member since 11 April 2015

Ali_NSerial expat16 May 2016 05:20:12

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Depends on your company's nitqat, HR, passport dept guys...

stressedmom Serial expat

Member since 05 April 2013

stressedmomSerial expat16 May 2016 09:13:18

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And if you come during Ramadan and EID holidays (as it appears you may be doing) it will take longer.

deanb1982 Active member

Member since 15 May 2016

deanb1982Active member16 May 2016 10:28:16

Yeah my start date is 19th June.

deanb1982 Active member

Member since 15 May 2016

deanb1982Active member16 May 2016 10:29:57

I will have a visitor visa to start with I believe. What is the deal with this, it gives me 90 days but I can only work a maximum 30 days at a time? How long before I can return?

Ali_N Serial expat

Member since 11 April 2015

Ali_NSerial expat17 May 2016 05:33:33

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Every 29 days you'll need to exit the Kingdom

deanb1982 Active member

Member since 15 May 2016

deanb1982Active member17 May 2016 08:32:57

Thanks Ali but for how long?

stressedmom Serial expat

Member since 05 April 2013

stressedmomSerial expat18 May 2016 05:16:38

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I think only for a weekend or even a day.

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